Testing
EMSL analyzes air samples for most analytes using GC-ECD, GC-FID, GC-NPD, HPLC, LC/MS and/or GC-MS. The analysis and reporting of the individual sample is part of an overall process that includes analysis of quality control samples and programs such as Instrument QC controls, calibration standard checks, spiked media and reporting limit controls to ensure the confidence limits of the data are within the acceptable range as specified by the method requirements and our Quality Control Program.
EMSL's Industrial Hygiene Laboratories maintain normal business day operational hours with weekend scheduling availability as needed for critical response situations. Samples are received during regular business hours and Turn-Around Times (TATs) are tracked on business days. Lab turnaround times are offered for same-day or next-day, as well as for 2-day, 3-day, 4-day, 1-week and 2-week Standard TATs. Costs/rates are weighted based on the requested TATs with our 2-week TAT rates being the most cost effective for our customers.
Sample control/processing (log-in, results data-entry, reporting) is facilitated by our computer Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) which tracks the sample job (batch) and provides the lab with work log (due dates) to help ensure all the work is organized and processed in accordance with the client's needs. Additionally, the LIMS includes security controls to ensure that information is controlled (locked) once the data is been documented and entered by the Bench Chemists. Reports can be delivered in a variety of formats at the customer's choosing, including email, hard-copy or both. Additionally, EMSL can provide Electronic Data Deliverables (EDD), as well as various QC Data Packages if required. Key tests include (but not limited to) the following:
VOC by NIOSH 1501/1550
Aldehydes by NIOSH 2016
Aromatic Hydrocarbons by NIOSH 1501 (PAH’s)
Asphalt Fumes by NIOSH 5042/OSHA 58
BTEX Profile by NIOSH 1501
Diisocynates NIOSH 1501 & OSHA 42/47M
Organic Solvent Profiles – Multiple NIOSH Methods including NIOSH 1501, 1003 and others
Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles – OSHA 58
Glycols using NIOSH 5523
Individual Acids by NIOSH 790
Group Scan by NIOSH 7903
Organophosphorous/nitrogen pesticides using modified NIOSH 5600
Chlorinated pesticides, mostly banned by the EPA 20+ years ago by modified NIOSH 5510
Individual Elements
Multi-Element Packages
Solder Metals Profile
Welding Fume Profile
OSHA ID-215 Vers. 2
NIOSH 7600
Nuisance Dust (NIOSH 0500)
Respirable Dust (NIOSH 0600)
Airborne Dust PM-10/PM 2.5 (40 CFR Part 50.6 Appendix J)
Airborne Dust TSP (40 CFR Part 50.6 Appendix B)
Airborne Cement Dust (OSHA ID142/ID207)
Crystalline Silica
Cristobalite
Amorphous Silica
Alpha Quartz
Tridymite
CSI Method
NIOSH 1005
NIOSH 1003
NIOSH 1007
NIOSH 1020
NIOSH 1024
NIOSH 1300
NIOSH 1301
NIOSH 1400
NIOSH 1401
NIOSH 1402
NIOSH 1403
NIOSH 1450
NIOSH 1453
NIOSH 1457
NIOSH 1500
NIOSH 1501
NIOSH 1501 mod.
NIOSH 1550
NIOSH 1550 mod.
NIOSH 1551
NIOSH 1552
NIOSH 1603
NIOSH 1604
NIOSH 1606
NIOSH 1615
NIOSH 1616
NIOSH 2000
NIOSH 2500
NIOSH 2501
NIOSH 2544/2551
NIOSH 2546
NIOSH 2551 mod.
NIOSH 2557
NIOSH 3509
NIOSH 5040 mod.
NIOSH 5042
NIOSH 5503
NIOSH 5506
NIOSH 5510
NIOSH 5510 mod.
NIOSH 5523
NIOSH 5600 mod.
NIOSH 6009
NIOSH 6010
NIOSH 7300
NIOSH 7401
NIOSH 7903
OSHA 07
OSHA 41
OSHA 42/47 mod.
OSHA 58
OSHA CSI
NIOSH 2000
NIOSH 2016
OSHA ID125
OSHA PV2061